Description

S-2-Aminononanoic Acid is a non-natural, chiral amino acid derivative featuring a long aliphatic side chain. This compound is a valuable chiral building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for creating novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and other bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and production of novel therapeutic agents, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Peptides: Used to incorporate non-natural amino acid residues into peptide chains to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a chiral auxiliary or starting material in stereoselective chemical reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new chiral active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Material Science: Potential building block for specialized polymers and functional materials requiring specific chiral centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-2-Aminononanoic Acid
CAS No.	133444-84-5
Molecular Formula	C9H19NO2
Molecular Weight	173.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Aminononanoic Acid; (S)-2-Aminopelargonic Acid; L-2-Aminononanoic Acid; (S)-α-Aminononanoic Acid; Nonanoic acid, 2-amino-, (S)-; H-Norleu(6)-OH (extended chain analog); (2S)-2-Aminononanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our S-2-Aminononanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and chiral integrity. We provide full traceability and support our products with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) upon request, confirming identity, purity (by HPLC), chiral purity, and other critical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.